Get More Math Podcast

In the finale of season one, you’ll hear a round table discussion with founder, Josh Britton, and 3 Get More Math team members: Robin, Shelly and Jeff. While we cover a lot of ground in this discussion, what is most evident is the heart for seeing students learn, retain, and get excited about math.

In this episode we discuss: 

• the issues with the traditional math education model 
• how Get More Math solves the issue of the need for mixed review with an individualized approach 
• real-life stories and examples of how Get More Math is utilized in the classroom 
• how teachers can set expectations for what the next school year might look like. 

Resources/Tools mentioned in this episode: 

• Josh's introduction video explaining Get More Math

We hope you enjoy this discussion and are encouraged to continue using Get More Math in your classroom or interested to learn more about how you can start using Get More Math.

Great news! Our show was selected as one of the top 25 Podcasts for Teachers!

Thank you for all of the support thus far. If you’d like to know more or see what it’s all about, we’d like to give you a free trial! Go to GetMoreMath.com to learn more. 

In the finale of season one, you’ll hear a round table discussion with founder, Josh Britton, and 3 Get More Math team members: Robin, Shelly and Jeff. While we cover a lot of ground in this discussion, what is most evident is the heart for seeing students learn, retain, and get excited about math.

In this episode we discuss: 

• the issues with the traditional math education model 
• how Get More Math solves the issue of the need for mixed review with an individualized approach 
• real-life stories and examples of how Get More Math is utilized in the classroom 
• how teachers can set expectations for what the next school year might look like. 

Resources/Tools mentioned in this episode: 

• Josh's introduction video explaining Get More Math

We hope you enjoy this discussion and are encouraged to continue using Get More Math in your classroom or interested to learn more about how you can start using Get More Math.

Great news! Our show was selected as one of the top 25 Podcasts for Teachers!

Thank you for all of the support thus far. If you’d like to know more or see what it’s all about, we’d like to give you a free trial! Go to GetMoreMath.com to learn more. 

In this episode, Josh speaks with School Counselor, Monique Nelson. We wanted to have a dialogue specifically about student and teacher mental health as we begin wrapping up the 2019-2020 school year. Monique gives us great insight on helping students navigate through the grief they most likely are experiencing, what teachers should watch out for to assess the well being of their students and encouragement for teachers on dealing with their own mental health. 

In this episode we discuss: 

• helping teenagers recognize and navigate through grief
• signs to watch out for on well-being check-ins
• the emotional experience teachers are facing
• how parents can help teens with sleeping habits

Resources/ Tools Mentioned: 

• Kubler-Ross Model of Grief

We hope you enjoy this interview and are encouraged to approach your students with deeper empathy and understanding. We would love to hear from you as you continue listening to our show. If you are a teacher, parent, or administrator, reach out to us a [email protected] and let us know what you're doing to adjust during the COVID era.

Great news! Our show was selected as one of the top 25 Podcasts for Teachers!

Thank you for all of the support thus far. If you’d like to know more or see what it’s all about, we’d like to give you a free trial! Go to GetMoreMath.com to learn more. 

About our Guest:
Hello, my name is Monique Nelson. My career began in education as a classroom teacher in 1998. Although I did not anticipate teaching Kindergarten, I spent many years in Kinder Land and absolutely adored it.  

My life, among many others’ lives, had a major plot twist that inspired me to pursue my life long dream of obtaining a Masters degree in Psychology and become a Marriage and Family Therapist.  I am currently awaiting my clinical exam date to become licensed.  

I recently accepted a position as a crisis counselor at Summerville High School in Tuolumne, California.  My love for education and mental health makes my career so very enriching!  

My husband and I have four (almost all) adult children that we admire for their unique abilities and passions. We enjoy camping near the Pacific Ocean and BBQing with our family and friends. 

In this episode, Josh speaks with School Counselor, Monique Nelson. We wanted to have a dialogue specifically about student and teacher mental health as we begin wrapping up the 2019-2020 school year. Monique gives us great insight on helping students navigate through the grief they most likely are experiencing, what teachers should watch out for to assess the well being of their students and encouragement for teachers on dealing with their own mental health. 

In this episode we discuss: 

• helping teenagers recognize and navigate through grief
• signs to watch out for on well-being check-ins
• the emotional experience teachers are facing
• how parents can help teens with sleeping habits

Resources/ Tools Mentioned: 

• Kubler-Ross Model of Grief

We hope you enjoy this interview and are encouraged to approach your students with deeper empathy and understanding. We would love to hear from you as you continue listening to our show. If you are a teacher, parent, or administrator, reach out to us a [email protected] and let us know what you're doing to adjust during the COVID era.

Great news! Our show was selected as one of the top 25 Podcasts for Teachers!

Thank you for all of the support thus far. If you’d like to know more or see what it’s all about, we’d like to give you a free trial! Go to GetMoreMath.com to learn more. 

About our Guest:
Hello, my name is Monique Nelson. My career began in education as a classroom teacher in 1998. Although I did not anticipate teaching Kindergarten, I spent many years in Kinder Land and absolutely adored it.  

My life, among many others’ lives, had a major plot twist that inspired me to pursue my life long dream of obtaining a Masters degree in Psychology and become a Marriage and Family Therapist.  I am currently awaiting my clinical exam date to become licensed.  

I recently accepted a position as a crisis counselor at Summerville High School in Tuolumne, California.  My love for education and mental health makes my career so very enriching!  

My husband and I have four (almost all) adult children that we admire for their unique abilities and passions. We enjoy camping near the Pacific Ocean and BBQing with our family and friends. 

In this episode Math Teacher, Tara Crebs, shares with us how she's adapting her strategies to fit the needs of her students. She is doing her best to engage and encourage her students during this time as well as implementing self-care to prevent burnout. Tara vulnerably shares with us what it's been like for her and how she's taking care of herself.

In this episode we discuss: 

• using PDFs and Gmail to write on student's work and show the steps
• how Tara is using Get More Math virtually
• getting creative in motivating students
• the emotional toll remote learning takes on teachers
• structuring the day like a typical school day 
• implementing self-care during planning periods

Helpful Links and Resources

• Get More Math Software
• Google Classroom 
• Mr. Sticky's Famous Sticky Buns
• Providing Remote Instruction and Creating Video Lessons with Get More Math Webinar

We hope you enjoy this interview! We would love to hear from you as you continue listening to our show. If you are a teacher, parent, or administrator, reach out to us a [email protected] and let us know what you're doing to adjust during the COVID era.

Great news! Our show was selected as one of the top 25 Podcasts for Teachers! Thank you for all of the support thus far. If you’d like to know more or see what it’s all about, we’d like to give you a free trial! Go to GetMoreMath.com to learn more. 

About our Guest:
Tara has taught at Montoursville Area High School since the 2009-2010 school year (11 years!). She currently teaches 9th - 10th Algebra IA, 9th-10th Algebra I, 12th Consumer Review. Prior to teaching, Tara spent 7 years as an admissions office counselor and Associate Director, then spent 9 years as a stay-at-home mom to two boys.

In this episode Math Teacher, Tara Crebs, shares with us how she's adapting her strategies to fit the needs of her students. She is doing her best to engage and encourage her students during this time as well as implementing self-care to prevent burnout. Tara vulnerably shares with us what it's been like for her and how she's taking care of herself.

In this episode we discuss: 

• using PDFs and Gmail to write on student's work and show the steps
• how Tara is using Get More Math virtually
• getting creative in motivating students
• the emotional toll remote learning takes on teachers
• structuring the day like a typical school day 
• implementing self-care during planning periods

Helpful Links and Resources

• Get More Math Software
• Google Classroom 
• Mr. Sticky's Famous Sticky Buns
• Providing Remote Instruction and Creating Video Lessons with Get More Math Webinar

We hope you enjoy this interview! We would love to hear from you as you continue listening to our show. If you are a teacher, parent, or administrator, reach out to us a [email protected] and let us know what you're doing to adjust during the COVID era.

Great news! Our show was selected as one of the top 25 Podcasts for Teachers! Thank you for all of the support thus far. If you’d like to know more or see what it’s all about, we’d like to give you a free trial! Go to GetMoreMath.com to learn more. 

About our Guest:
Tara has taught at Montoursville Area High School since the 2009-2010 school year (11 years!). She currently teaches 9th - 10th Algebra IA, 9th-10th Algebra I, 12th Consumer Review. Prior to teaching, Tara spent 7 years as an admissions office counselor and Associate Director, then spent 9 years as a stay-at-home mom to two boys.

Get ready for a pep talk from our friend, Math Teacher, and Coach, Jeff Swarr! During this episode, Jeff walks us through his core teaching principles of meeting each student where they are and always putting relationships first. Jeff and Josh bat back and forth on what it means to be authentic and the importance of viewing this challenging season as a time of great opportunity. Let Coach Swarr’s enthusiasm and optimism fire you up for finishing this school year strong!

Episode Highlights:

• the value of creating a routine that matched the previous school schedule
• the importance of positivity setting the tone for meetings with fellow teachers
• viewing this challenging season as an opportunity for growth 
• learning, not grades are the real rewards for students
• instilling relational values of a "people first" mentality in your students

Helpful Links and Resources

• Get More Math Software
• The Hinge by Dr. Rob Bell
• Jon Gordon's Word of the Year Method

We hope you enjoy this interview! We would love to hear from you as you continue listening to our show. If you are a teacher, parent, or administrator, reach out to us a [email protected] and let us know what you're doing to adjust during the COVID era.

Great news! Our show was selected as one of the top 25 Podcasts for Teachers! Thank you for all of the support thus far. If you’d like to know more or see what it’s all about, we’d like to give you a free trial! Go to GetMoreMath.com to learn more. 

About our Guest:
Jeff Swarr is a husband, father, teacher, coach, mentor, author, and entrepreneur. He resides in Lancaster, PA with his wife Emily and three boys, Simon, Spencer, and Shepherd. Jeff has been a Special Education Teacher for 20 years and currently coaches high school baseball where he teaches. Jeff is the owner of Heart of a Competitor, LLC, a performance enhancement consulting firm where he coaches athletes of all ages to build their mental skills to perform at their best. He has also authored two books, A Competitor's Heart: 369 Days of Development and Musings: 370 Quick-Hitting Reflections.

Regardless of the title, Jeff lives out five Core Values of Learn, Teach, Serve, Gratitude, and Heart.

Get ready for a pep talk from our friend, Math Teacher, and Coach, Jeff Swarr! During this episode, Jeff walks us through his core teaching principles of meeting each student where they are and always putting relationships first. Jeff and Josh bat back and forth on what it means to be authentic and the importance of viewing this challenging season as a time of great opportunity. Let Coach Swarr’s enthusiasm and optimism fire you up for finishing this school year strong!

Episode Highlights:

• the value of creating a routine that matched the previous school schedule
• the importance of positivity setting the tone for meetings with fellow teachers
• viewing this challenging season as an opportunity for growth 
• learning, not grades are the real rewards for students
• instilling relational values of a "people first" mentality in your students

Helpful Links and Resources

• Get More Math Software
• The Hinge by Dr. Rob Bell
• Jon Gordon's Word of the Year Method

We hope you enjoy this interview! We would love to hear from you as you continue listening to our show. If you are a teacher, parent, or administrator, reach out to us a [email protected] and let us know what you're doing to adjust during the COVID era.

Great news! Our show was selected as one of the top 25 Podcasts for Teachers! Thank you for all of the support thus far. If you’d like to know more or see what it’s all about, we’d like to give you a free trial! Go to GetMoreMath.com to learn more. 

About our Guest:
Jeff Swarr is a husband, father, teacher, coach, mentor, author, and entrepreneur. He resides in Lancaster, PA with his wife Emily and three boys, Simon, Spencer, and Shepherd. Jeff has been a Special Education Teacher for 20 years and currently coaches high school baseball where he teaches. Jeff is the owner of Heart of a Competitor, LLC, a performance enhancement consulting firm where he coaches athletes of all ages to build their mental skills to perform at their best. He has also authored two books, A Competitor's Heart: 369 Days of Development and Musings: 370 Quick-Hitting Reflections.

Regardless of the title, Jeff lives out five Core Values of Learn, Teach, Serve, Gratitude, and Heart.

This episode is from the perspective of a high school administrator, Ed Pelfrey. Like all of us, Mr. Pelfrey has never had to quickly create a distance learning system before. In his interview with Josh, Mr. Pelfrey shares with us how his students were set up to succeed in distance learning because of the initiatives set in place before COVID-19 and how he is supporting teachers as they connect with their students.

In this episode we discuss how Mr. Pelfry is: 

• setting enrichment expectations for what the students have already learned
• committed to maintaining a positive mindset shift with students and faculty
• how they leverage positive behavior reward at his school

Helpful Links and Resources

• Get More Math Software
• Google Classroom
• Kajeet 
• Hero

We hope you enjoy this interview! We would love to hear from you as you continue listening to our show. If you are a teacher, parent, or administrator, reach out to us a [email protected] and let us know what you're doing to adjust during the COVID era. 

If you’d like to know more or see what it’s all about, we’d like to give you a free trial! Go to GetMoreMath.com to learn more

This episode is from the perspective of a high school administrator, Ed Pelfrey. Like all of us, Mr. Pelfrey has never had to quickly create a distance learning system before. In his interview with Josh, Mr. Pelfrey shares with us how his students were set up to succeed in distance learning because of the initiatives set in place before COVID-19 and how he is supporting teachers as they connect with their students.

In this episode we discuss how Mr. Pelfry is: 

• setting enrichment expectations for what the students have already learned
• committed to maintaining a positive mindset shift with students and faculty
• how they leverage positive behavior reward at his school

Helpful Links and Resources

• Get More Math Software
• Google Classroom
• Kajeet 
• Hero

We hope you enjoy this interview! We would love to hear from you as you continue listening to our show. If you are a teacher, parent, or administrator, reach out to us a [email protected] and let us know what you're doing to adjust during the COVID era. 

If you’d like to know more or see what it’s all about, we’d like to give you a free trial! Go to GetMoreMath.com to learn more